Security Council
Calling Home: David Shearer in Juba, South Sudan
David Shearer has just delivered his final briefing to the UN Security Council as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General United Nations Mission in South Sudan, capping off a remarkable… Audio
China exporting surveillance state technology
China has raised the ire of countries throughout the world for building an all-seeing surveillance state, but some nations are now looking to follow in its footsteps by using the same technology. Dr… Audio
Israel withdraws from race for UN Security Council seat
Israel has withdrawn from a race against Germany and Belgium for two seats on the United Nations Security Council in 2019-20.
New Zealand takes over Security Council Presidency
New Zealand begins a month-long presidency of the UN Security Council today and Foreign Minister Murray McCully says making progress on solving the Syrian conflict will be the top priority. Audio
Scott Atran
Anthropologist Scott Atran has spent much time observing and interviewing people on six continents who are drawn to violent action. Audio
PM slams Security Council during UN address
The Prime Minister has slammed the United Nations' Security Council for not doing its job properly during his address to world leaders in New York today. Audio
NZ given C- for championing women's rights
Amnesty International has issued New Zealand with a report card for its performance on the UN Security Council.
Morning Panel - New Zealand's place in the world
Prof Robert Patman and Dr Paul Buchanan on New Zealand's place in the world. Audio
Jim McLay on NZ's new role on the world stage
New Zealand is poised to play a pivotal role on the world stage with its election to the United Nations Security Council. Audio
Significance of gaining seat on UN Security Council
New Zealand is now a member of one of the most influential and powerful organisations in the world, responsible for helping to maintain international peace and security. Audio
NZ's two year term on UN Security Council starts today
New Zealand's two-year term on the United Nations Security Council begins today. Audio
NZ's 2 year term on UN Security Council starts officially today
New Zealand's two-year term on the United Nations Security Council begins today. Audio
Will joining the UN Security Council lead NZ to war?
The government might be promising to be a loud and independent voice on the United Nations Security Council, but the Prime Minister, John Key, still can't say if that means New Zealand troops will go… Audio
Former Australian Foreign Minister - on Security Council
As New Zealand prepares to start its term on the Security Council Australia is ending its two year stint. Audio
New Zealand has won a two-year spot on the Security Council
New Zealand has won a two-year spot on the United Nations Security Council. Audio
What could NZ contribute to the fight against ISIS?
The government's being told there's no place for a New Zealand military contribution in the fight against Islamic State militants, as John Key still won't reveal the role this country might play. Audio
UN Security Council vote in 24 hours, NZ could win seat
The United Nations is preparing to vote on which countries will join the Security Council - a vote that could see New Zealand elected in. Audio
UN will decide Friday whether NZ gets seat on security council
New Zealand will learn in two days whether its 10-year campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council has succeeded. Audio